A 1-Day Road Trip From Ahmedabad to Mathura, Agra, Vrindavan and Noida

  1. 6:00 AM: Reach Mathura
    Estimated time and distance from Ahmedabad: 12 hours 30 minutes (899.7 km)

    Start your day by seeking blessings at the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple located in Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The temple is surrounded by several smaller shrines and offers a serene environment for prayers. The temple opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM.

  2. 10:30 AM: Explore Agra
    Estimated time and distance from Mathura: 57 minutes (57.6 km)

    Admire the magnificent beauty of the Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World and an epitome of love. The white marble structure is breathtakingly beautiful and radiates a sense of calmness and tranquillity. The Taj Mahal opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 7:00 PM. Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

  3. 1:00 PM: Lunch
    Estimated time and distance from Taj Mahal: 15 minutes (3.8 km)

    Head to Dasaprakash to try some mouth-watering south Indian delicacies in a traditional ambiance. The restaurant also has a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes to offer. It is open from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

  4. 3:00 PM: Visit Vrindavan
    Estimated time and distance from Dasaprakash: 1 hour 10 minutes (59.8 km)

    Located on the banks of the Yamuna river, Vrindavan is a sacred town where Lord Krishna spent his childhood. Visit the Banke Bihari temple where the Lord is worshipped as a child, and the magnificent Iskon temple that beautifully showcases the heritage of Vrindavan.

  5. 6:30 PM: Reach Noida
    Estimated time and distance from Vrindavan: 1 hour 30 minutes (79 km)

    Arrive at Noida and explore the city on your own by enjoying a light show at the Worlds of Wonder amusement park, shopping at the DLF Mall of Noida, or experiencing the beauty of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Taj Mahal (2 hours, INR 50 for Indians and INR 1300 for Foreign Nationals)
  • Dasaprakash (1 hour, INR 500 for 2 people)
  • Vrindavan (2 hours, Free)
  • Noida (2 hours, Costs depends on chosen activities)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1800

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, you can visit other attractions in Agra such as the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. To save time, you can skip Vrindavan and directly head towards Noida. Also, it's better to hire a cab or self-drive to save commuting time.

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